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Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

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The Papers: 'Call to shield police from trials' and Ofwat 'faces axe'

The issue of when police officers should be prosecuted and a review of the water industry lead the papers.

Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

The Brighton Ax Murder

A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This is a ...

Sneak peek: The Brighton Ax Murder

SPECIAL TIME: A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports ...

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo

Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are investigating after nine monkeys of various species died of mysterious causes since Sunday.

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo

The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

World - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener

Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.

Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

British number one Katie Boulter makes the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-set win over China's Wang Xiyu.

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.

Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final

British number one Katie Boulter is comfortably beaten in straight sets by top seed Diana Shnaider in the final of the Hong Kong Open.

Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death

In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – ...

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

Round of job cuts affecting Big Four accounting and consulting firm’s advisory divisions staff not announced across business

Business - Financial Times - October 23

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travel

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Fever ax Sides despite Clark stardom, playoff bid

The Fever have fired coach Christie Sides after two seasons. Sides presided over Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season and led the team to its first postseason appearance since 2016.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large

Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.

Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

A Montana man found slain in his tent this month welcomed the suspect in his killing, a stranger, to his campsite and offered him a beer, the Gallatin County sheriff said Thursday.

Four wounded after axe used in fight on Paris suburban train

Source says one person’s hand was severed in altercation involving several people at Ozoir-la-Ferrière station. Four teenagers were wounded, two of them seriously, after an axe was used during a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword

The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom

If Horizon reaches its $696mn target, it would be the city’s largest initial public offering this year

World - Financial Times - October 16

Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys

The animals contracted melioidosis, possibly after some digging work near their cages, that later caused them to develop sepsis, officials said.

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Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

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Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme

The Brighton Ax Murder

Sneak peek: The Brighton Ax Murder

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

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Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final

Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

Fever ax Sides despite Clark stardom, playoff bid

Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large

Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say

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4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom

Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys

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